2002 Toyota Highlander Exhaust System Problems
- 3
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
My 2002 toyota highlander's check engine light seems to come on every 10,000 miles. This has been happening since 2004, at about 43000 miles, when i first took it to a local dealer mechanic. It is now 2009, 111000 miles later, and again the check engine light comes on queue. Originally, the dealer mechanics told me they had corrected it prior to my warranty expiring. When my warranty expired, they told me that i…
ODI 10253917
Engine · Exhaust System
Black smoke came out of the exhaust pipe, and vehicle consumed excessive oil. Dealership wanted to replace the valve seal and piston o-ring s, but the parts were on back order. *ak vehicle is at the dealership for repairs and consumer was asked to use a rental car since vehicle's parts for repair where not available at that time. Consumer received a call from dealer that vehicle was ready top be picked up. When…
ODI 10055989
Exhaust System
Shortly after the second oil change, 10000 miles the exhaust system started making noise. It started as a loud sound from the muffler and now has become a rattling sound and loud exhaust noise. The banging/rattling sound is worst during left hand turns. Dealer stated we damaged the exhaust pipe and the brackets needed repair $175. The mechanic was unable to show me any physical damage to the exhaust system. I…
ODI 10116299